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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.29, 288.74 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.29, 288.74 and 178.83 is: 245.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.29 : 288.74 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.29/288.74 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.29x = 288.74 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.29x = 51,635.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,635.82/210.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.55

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